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CANON ANNUAL REPORT 2010 23
Nurturing New Businesses
Canon aims to establish operations in medical and industrial
equipment as its new business pillars. In the medical fi eld,
Canon is cooperating with Kyoto University in developing
diagnostic imaging systems that enable the early detection of
diseases, including an optical ultrasound mammography
system that uses near-infrared rays instead of X-rays, eliminat-
ing X-ray exposure, and an adaptive optics scanning laser
ophthalmoscope (AO-SLO) for photoreceptor cell exams.
Canon is also stepping up R&D for intelligent robots that can
detect changes in surrounding conditions and make appropriate
judgments, just as humans do. Looking to the future in hazard
prediction and nursing care, Canon will strengthen related R&D
activities.
Moreover, Canon is promoting research on Mixed Reality
(MR) technology—an imaging technology that seamlessly
integrates the real and virtual worlds in real time—with poten-
tial applications including design simulation and prototype-less
development.
R&D Globalization
Canon is enhancing its global R&D approach. In the United States,
we are undertaking genetic diagnostic technology research. In
2010, we delivered a prototype system to the University of Utah.
Genetic diagnostic systems are expected to improve drug
administration based on genetic calculations. Meanwhile, Océ will
play an important role in our R&D globalization.
In line with its Three Regional Headquarters management
system, Canon aims to expand its R&D bases in Japan, the
United States and Europe to launch R&D projects in new
business areas. Through the strengthening of its R&D structure,
it will accelerate strategic R&D activities.
Development of 120-megapixel CMOS sensor
Canon is advancing research on
Mixed Reality (MR) technology—an
imaging technology that integrates
the real and virtual worlds.